Bob Quinn, DAOM, L.Ac.
An Exploration of Gentle Japanese Meridian Therapy
—Assessment, Techniques, Treatments—
with Bob Quinn, DAOM, L.Ac.
Feb 9th, 2020 at Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
2856 E. Fort Lowel Rd.
Tucson, AZ. 85716
This one-day free seminar is underwritten by Blue Poppy Enterprises, one of the earliest publishers of TCM materials and also a needle & herb supply company with offices in Portland, OR and Torrance, CA. Blue Poppy is also a leading provider of online continuing education.
Background to the class: Japanese Meridian Therapy stands alone in the world of acupuncture styles with its uniquely gentle assessments and treatment strategies and techniques. Many of the practitioners of Japanese Meridian Therapy (JMT) are blind, and this has served to lend an amazingly gentle flavor to its assessments and treatments, since the palpatory sensitivity of the blind is so heightened. It is a fascinating part of the global world of acupuncture, a bit like a rare animal.
In this one-day exploration of gentle medicine Bob Quinn will cover the Nan Jing, Chapter 16 description of 5E abdominal assessment, 5E forearm assessment, and 6 position pulse diagnosis. He will also teach how to use a teishin (Chinese: tizhen/dizhen), one of the nine classical needles described in Ling Shu, Chapter 1. By the end of the day participants will be able to develop a coherent understanding of their patients’ 5E imbalances and will have the rudiments of treatment to be able to address their imbalances.
About the Instructor: Bob Quinn, DAOM, Lac. is a full-time Associate Professor in the School of Classical Chinese Medicine at the National University of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, OR. There he supervises in the student clinic and teaches courses in Japanese acupuncture and bodywork. He teaches seminars around the US and will be leaving soon to teach in three European countries. Bob is also a regular contributor to the North American Journal of Oriental Medicine. At Blue Poppy he publishes a twice a month blog that goes out in their newsletter. A sampling of past blogs can be accessed at the Blue Poppy website. His passion is finding ways to work gently and still deliver effective treatment. In his private practice he sees a variety of conditions but is especially known for effective treatment of chronic Lyme disease and common pediatric complaints. He is also known for his efforts to reintroduce dreamwork into the practice of Chinese Medicine (see Ling Shu, Chapter 43).
Who Should Attend? This class is open to all levels, since no needling will be taught. The teishin is a non-insertive tool. In fact, it should be pointed out that 2 of the 9 classical needles are non-insertive tools, which is to make the point that this sort of gentle work is really a part of Classical Chinese Medicine.
Venue: This class will be held at the Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Class is 9-5 with a 90 minute lunch break. Free samples of needles and herbal products will be given to all students.
Registration: This class is underwritten by Blue Poppy, so it is free to the participants. Please send an email to academicdean@asaom.edu to let us know you plan to attend. No CEUs are given for this event.
** Participants will be able to purchase a teishin if they choose to, but it is not required. The instructor will have enough on hand for use in the class. Prices start at $30.
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